Drinks Reviews

The KRAKEN Black Spiced Rum

Cocktails and Sipping. If you are looking for a classic dark rum then the KRAKEN Black Spiced Rum could be the one for you! The...

Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2018

Chateau Les Tourelles. The weather is still cool, and we are enjoying comforting weekend roast dinners. This Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2018 from Chateau Les...

Jose Cuervo – Especial Silver Tequila

Pure and Polished. As of 2012, Jose Cuervo had become the best-selling tequila brand in the world, selling a fifth of the tequila consumed worldwide....

Rebel Camu Camu

Hyperdrink Freshness. It’s winter, life is hectic, the world is crazy. We might all need a bit of a boost, and a company called Rebel...

Arbousset Tavel Rosé 2021

Almost a Red. This is a great quality Rosé from Tesco and I am surprised it’s not from their ‘Tesco Finest’ collection. Arbousset Tavel Rosé...

Federweisser und Zwiebelkuchen

by Chrissie Walker   Sounds like a bit of a mouthful – Federweisser und Zwiebelkuchen – and indeed it is: a delicious mouthful …and glassful....

Tesco Finest Provence Rosé 2023

Pink Sunshine. Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we plan romantic evenings. Tesco Finest Côtes de Provence, Appellation Contrôlée, Rosé could be just the bottle...

Valentine’s Day with The Drinks Bureau

Sweet Pink Cocktails. Looking for something deliciously appropriate for your Valentine? Perhaps something that needs no preparation without a long list of ingredients? The Drinks...

Harlie Brown and Bathtub Gin Beauty

Ceramicist-designed Limited-Edition Bottle. Any gin lover would appreciate this unique presentation of a fine spirit for Valentine’s Day – or any day. Ceramicist Harlie Brown...

Amandla South African wine

It means power in Zulu and Xhosa. Amandla is a brand from the HER Wine Collection, an all-black, all-women business and a great success in...

Feudo di Mezzo DOC Etna 2020

Rosso by Cottanera. The weather is cool, and we are looking for quality red wines to enjoy with hot food – either vegetarian or laden...

GATHER New Cocktails

Inspiration and Flavour. Cocktails are as popular now as they were in the 1920s. There are plenty of classics we can shake and pour at...

Zooz replaces booze

The mushroom-infused alternative for Dry January. As 2025 approaches and many of us commit to Dry January, the mushroom-powered adults soft drink, Zooz, is here...

Château Haut Gléon Corbières 2018 Rouge

Distinctive Bottle, Characterful Red. The colder months are here and it’s also the season when we enjoy wintery meals together with friends and family. We...

Château Haut Gléon Corbières 2021

Does not disappoint. Château Haut Gléon, located in the heart of the Corbières, benefits from an exceptional location, with its celebrated micro-climate and terroir with...

Le Rendez-vous with Famille Fabre

Alcohol-free Muscat with plenty of character. If we are fortunate, we have been spending several weeks of convivial get-togethers, and these being liberally laced with...

Who’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti?

A Shortcut to Drinking Great Wines. But who or what is Romanée-Conti? It is an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red...

Le Camin Orange Wine

But it’s from Grapes. Le Camin is one of the Famille Fabre estate’s hidden gems. It is an ‘Orange’ wine made with a very special...